New Morgan Aero 8 revealed at Geneva

The two-seater Aero 8 is set to replace the Aero Coupe and Aero Supersport and will be offered on sale alongside the Plus 8. The company has said that it has changed everything it could with the new Aero 8.

The new chassis is stiffer and is fitted with a completely new suspension. The old inboard suspensions system has been ditched in favour of an outboard double-wishbone set-up at each corner and anti-roll bars. Much more predictable and engaging handling is promised as a result, along with improved body control, low-speed ride and flatter cornering.

Although the front-end design of the Aero 8 is similar, the look from the doors backwards is completely new. The most significant part of design chief John Wells’ work on the Aero 8 is the way the fabric roof folds completely out of sight behind the two seats, a Morgan first.

Morgan has also offered a removable hard-top variant of the Aero 8, with the carmaker having worked to integrate the roof into the design from the outset.

The interior now features a revised dashboard with toggle switches along with an optional infotainment system with satellite navigation and rear-view camera display. There's also a new steering wheel and instrument binnacle along with more storage space.

The BMW-sourced 362bhp 4.8-litre V8 from the rest of the Aero range is carried over to the Aero 8 and is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes. However, the engine mapping and power delivery are revised for the Aero 8. Morgan has again turned to BMW to source a mechanical limited-slip differential for the car.

The company claims that the new Aero 8 offers improved passenger comfort, a more slippery aerodynamic profile, greater refinement, reduced wind noise and improved protection from water leaks thanks to new doors and seals. It’s also lighter than the other Aero models and is expected to weigh in at just over 1000kg.